Question

A submarine is at the surface of the ocean, preparing to dive. It submerges and dives to −972 feet. Then, it ascends 308 feet to avoid hitting an undersea cliff. What integer represents the submarine's position in feet (depth) after it ascends to avoid the cliff?

Answer 1

It is 664ft. below water, or - 664

Answer 2

Answer:

The integer which represents the submarine's position in feet (depth) after it ascends to avoid the cliff = -664

Step-by-step explanation:

It submerges and dives to −972 feet. Then, it ascends 308 feet.

Initially it goes down by 972 feet and then goes up by 308 ft.

Since depth is more than elevation.

Final position is below sea level.

Final depth = 972 - 308 = 664 ft

The integer which represents the submarine's position in feet (depth) after it ascends to avoid the cliff = -664